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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Cairns from $297

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — CNS
8 Apr — 15 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 3 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$388

One-way from

$297

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$626

Good one-way deal

$151 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/5-4/5
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • Christchurch to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 00m total
  • Christchurch to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($384 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 April 2025.

Fri 2/507:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Sun 4/522:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 31/3$388
Fri 8/807:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 15/819:15CNS - CHC
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$650
Thu 8/506:10CHC - CNS
1 stop9h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 11/511:45CNS - CHC
2 stops10h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/4$1,160
Mon 23/609:40CHC - CNS
2 stops15h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 30/614:25CNS - CHC
2 stops15h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/3$1,184

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 3 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

Christchurch

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Fri 2/5

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Sun 4/5

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$388

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Fri 8/8

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Fri 15/8

19:15-12:55

2 stops39h 40m

$650

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Thu 8/5

06:10-13:45

1 stop9h 35m

Cairns

Sun 11/5

11:45-23:59

2 stops10h 14m

$1,160

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Mon 23/6

09:40-22:50

2 stops15h 10m

Cairns

Mon 30/6

14:25-07:25

2 stops15h 00m

$1,184

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Thu 15/5

18:10-09:10

2 stops41h 00m

$297

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 21/5

06:10-20:55

1 stop16h 45m

$416

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Tue 8/4

06:10-20:55

1 stop16h 45m

$418

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 21/5

10:00-11:05

2 stops27h 05m

$475

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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Christchurch with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Christchurch to Cairns

How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Christchurch to Cairns is 81 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns (average of $169). Flying from Christchurch to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 3 April 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
815 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
437 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Christchurch to Cairns flight route?

    This flight path from Christchurch to Cairns was viewed by 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to Cairns round-trip?

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($388), Qantas Airways ($1,160), and Air New Zealand ($1,184) offers the cheapest pricing from Christchurch to Cairns. Jetstar is priced at 58% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to Cairns one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Christchurch to Cairns are Jetstar ($297), Qantas Airways ($418), and Air New Zealand ($475).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Cairns?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $151. While the most popular route (Christchurch - Cairns) can be booked for $566 on average our data indicates $151 when flying from Christchurch to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns (average of $169). Flying from Christchurch to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Christchurch to Cairns

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Christchurch to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 3 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$893Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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